Rep. Grace Meng attacked, robbed

Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) was attacked and robbed Tuesday night as she walked to her Capitol Hill home following dinner, her office confirmed Wednesday.

Meng was hit on the head and knocked to the ground near Sixth Street Southeast and Pennsylvania Avenue. After she fell, her assailant stole her handbag and fled.

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“While this was a frightening ordeal, I fortunately was not seriously injured,” Meng said in a written statement. “Obviously, things could have been much worse. I thank the U.S. Capitol Police and the District of Columbia Police for responding quickly and professionally.”

The New York congresswomen suffered minor injuries, including a bruise on her chin, and underwent a CAT Scan at George Washington University Hospital. The incident was first reported by WJLA.